Associations to the word «Bruiser»

BRUISER, noun. (sports): In contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that he will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.

BRUISER, noun. By extension, a tall, strong, heavily built man, especially one prone to physical violence.

BRUISER, noun. A thug.

BRUISER, noun. A large and strong and heavyset man; "he was a bull of a man"; "a thick-skinned bruiser ready to give as good as he got".